Hello my fellow foodies. Happy 4th of July to all. Hope you're enjoying this rainy day holiday as much as I. I actually had a beautiful day planned with my winebeau to take a nice bike ride to Liberty State Park and maybe hit the State Fair at the Meadowlands but alas we awoke to rain. So we revised our plan, checked the R&D journal and found a spot for brunch.
Amazing to me when checking the Stone House website how our original destination at Liberty State Park also homes the restaurant Liberty House which is owned by the same proprietors of the Stone House located just 15 minutes from my new pad. The Stone House is just what it says, an "old stone house" that you might find on a farm yet updated and classic. When you enter the front doors there is a great wine room to your left, completely visible, small but tall and gorgeous.
We decided to start off our adventure at the bar for a cocktail. The Bartender of course offered Bloody Mary's which I agreed to sign up for. "Spicy?" he says. I say "of course". My companion looking at me going "who are you?" (I never drink vodka but do like cocktail sauce which is how this one came out). Winebeau had a champagne sangria that the Bartender recommended and so good had another. When we asked to be seated the Hostess inquired whether we wished to sit close to the Jazz trio that was playing or a little further away. We chose further away which was wise because they really rocked it out. Nice touch for a Sunday breakfast.
We were presented with a bread display that consisted of all miniature breakfast breads such as scones, muffins, nut bread and corn bread with a delicious homemade berry preserve. We started off with the Prince Island Mussels Fra Diavlo. There were sweet and spicy but not too much. The tomato broth was perfect for dipping with the ciabatta garlic bread provided. We asked not to have our next course rushed and we were assured that they don't do that here. We couldn't even eat all the mussels (must have been close to 3 dozen) and moved on. I had the Eggs Benedict. They have five varieties to choose from but I stuck with the classic style. Every restaurant who does Sunday brunch serves Eggs Benedict but to do them well is an accomplishment, to do them perfectly is an achievement. We also ordered the crabcake sandwich. It was petite but flavorful and loaded with crab. Alongside were frites and a micro green salad. The wine list was plentiful offering 1/2 bottles as options very rarely seen and perfect for brunch. Upon leaving we walked the complex and discovered a wedding taking place in a reception area located behind the bar/lounge. I would imagine there was a banquet room beyond that.
The restaurant has a porch with dining available as well as a huge patio area that unfortunately was closed today. We also saw two private dining rooms for small parties. When we drove out we went around the back and discovered the Chef's garden. Even more impressed was I.
On a scale of 1 through 4 I give this one 4 corks. We can't wait to go back for dinner and sit outside. Ask for Heather when you go, she was a great server. Website attached below. Talk with you soon.
The Spainaird
www.StoneHouseAtStirlingRidge.com
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